Jay High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Jay, OK)

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Netherton Leaves Behind 43 Years by Brent Gill When Tom Netherton walked out the doors ofthe elementary school building last spring, he left behind 43 years contributed to education but took with him a wealth of memories. Mr. Netherton started his career as an admin- istrator in 1940 in a rural school in Delaware County called Ftaper. After serving as principal there for one year, he transferred to Clouds Creek in 1941. After a year at Clouds Creek, he went to Peters Prairie in 1942 and taught until 1946, when he transferred to Mt. Herman. Five years later, in 1951, he was teaching at Taylor. Before coming to Jay in 1962, he spent 11 years there. Mr. Netherton received his Bachelor of Sci- ence degree at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah for two summers and transferred to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, where he received his Master of Edu- cation degree. He continued his education by attending the University of Arkansas in Fayette- ville, and acquired his Administrative Certifi- Cate. Commenting on his philosophy of education, Mr. Netherton said, I enjoy helping children. I have always wanted to provide an environment for the boys and girls so they can develop the best they can. The biggest change Mr. Netherton has expe- rienced while working in the Jay Public School system, is in the involvement of the federal gov- ernment in the support and control of educa- tion. There are more rights promoted for the students and faculty, he added. Mr. Netherton's plans during his retirement include continuing his farming, a trip to the Northeast with his wife, Jauveda, and enjoying their 12 grandchildren. Mr. Netherton's hobbies include farming, traveling, and reading. He stated that someday he would like to write a book about some of the experiences he had in school as a child. He would also like to learn to paint. Mrs. Pat Shackelford, who has been a first grade teacher since Mr. Netherton came to Jay, had this comment to make: Mr. Netherton has been a good friend to the students as well as to the teachers. His utmost concern was always evident in his warm smile and friendly personal- ity. His life in the field of education can certainly be applied, as he retires, to the writing, 'Well done, thy good and faithful servant.'

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ADMINISTRATORS What do they do in their spare time? BOARD MEMBERS: What do they do for a living? GARY BRYANT: Volunteer Fireman JILL SHERER: Dog Trainer DAVID ELLENBURG: Army Reserves WANDA PAYTON: Farm Girl SENIORS: The Rising Cost of Graduation JUNIORS: Class Rings on the Rise B 0 Oyeqrwa KY 4114 W4